Why Your Weight Matters

The issue of weight matters to people in many different ways. It causes many different emotions and can often be difficult to talk about with your doctor, spouse, friend, loved one or other people in your life.

The most important reason why weight matters is because of your health. On this Web site, you will learn more about how your weight and health go hand-in-hand and what the risks of excess weight or obesity have on your overall health.

Excess weight strains your whole body. Being impacted by excess weight is a health concern. It can lead to other health problems including obesity. More than 50 health problems are linked to having obesity.

These health problems are diseases and conditions that decrease your quality of life and include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and many others.

As you can see, these conditions can greatly affect your health. That is why it is important to understand your weight and talk to your healthcare provider about it. Your weight could be impacting your health and you may not be aware of it.

In addition to the physical problems of excess weight, there are also emotional implications as well. People affected by excess weight sometimes suffer from depression or a lack of self-confidence. They may even face weight-stigma or discrimination in their daily lives, which can deepen their depression.

Whether it’s physical or emotional, health risks associated with excess weight are a serious matter and need to be addressed appropriately by a healthcare professional.

This Campaign is proudly brought to you by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). Your Weight Matters is a national initiative, which encourages each and every American to talk to their healthcare provider about their weight.